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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.85, 598.52 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.85, 598.52 and 155.58 is: 233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.85 : 598.52 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.85/598.52 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.85x = 598.52 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.85x = 93,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,117.74/398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.47

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